Daily editionSunday, August 2nd, 2026

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The Daily Kennewick Team

Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.

Government

Gov. Ferguson declared a statewide emergency on Saturday amid wildfires burning across Washington — he activated 110 National Guard troops, banned outdoor burning, and responded to red-flag fire warnings as more than 1,000 fires burned 425,000 acres, with 200,000 still active.
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